When you're traveling, your everyday moisturizer might not cut it. After all, you're dealing with recycled airplane air, foreign pollutants, and probably lots of sunshine (whether you're in the mountains or the Caribbean). Our editors picked the products that kept them fresh-faced no matter the weather…

Best for the Plane:

What we were looking for: An easy-to-wear moisturizer that wouldn’t feel cakey after hours in an oxygen-deprived chamber.

How the winner delivered: “Penetrating and non-greasy, the AmorePacific kept my face dewy and bright for the three-hour flight. Even better: My glow lasted for the rest of the day in Nashville’s heat. For the body, La Mer was luxe and fragrant, and was moisturizing but not sticky.” –Jordan Muto, intern

Best for the Desert:

**What we were looking for: A moisturizer that would hydrate while standing up to the heat.

How the winner delivered: Forget what you think about moisturizing oils (too greasy, too thick): Fresh’s offering is sweetly but not cloyingly scented, and offers fast-absorbing relief that won’t melt off. On the face front, SK-II’s cream really does sink into the skin, leaving behind a smooth, almost powdery finish—plus it’s fragrance-free and wrinkle-combatting.

Best for the Heat (for the face):

What we were looking for: Something lightweight that wouldn’t melt off in the humidity.

How the winner delivered: “Never has my skin looked so matte as when I smoothed on this stuff, which absorbed instantly and felt like a healthy barrier against the elements. I layered my sunscreen on top and still wasn’t shiny.”–Tara Knight, deputy ­production director

Best for the Heat (for the body):

What we were looking for: Something lightweight that wouldn’t melt off in the humidity.

How the ­winner delivered: “In the Caribbean, the Sai Sei was almost gel-like, with a light, floral scent that fit right into the flower-filled rain forest. Back home in Brooklyn, I loved the Kiehl’s thicker texture, which protected me from the city’s sticky pollution. But since I’m a fashion editor, my ­favorite thing about both was that they didn’t rub off on my clothes. ” –Ali Pew, accessories editor

Best for the Cold:

**What we were looking for: An ultra-hydrating moisturizer for even the harshest climes.

How the winner delivered: Not only does By Terry’s lovely pink cream deliver immediate, noticeable moisture but it leaves an appealing matte texture—and a rose scent so delicious that it could bring springtime to the tundra. For the body, we loved Burt’s Bees’ concoction, which is rich enough to repel even the driest winds.

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